Overview
Alan Weakland is a partner in the Real Estate practice of Paul Hastings and is based in the firm’s Century City office. He primarily represents institutional equity and debt investors in office, retail, hotel and other real estate projects. Mr. Weakland’s clients include major domestic and foreign investors, including pension advisors, investments funds, insurance companies, banks, and other lenders. Mr. Weakland has extensive experience in the hospitality industry including acquisition and disposition of hotels and management and franchise agreements.
Recognitions
Recognized by Chambers USA 2007, 2009-2021. Listed individually as a "Ranked Lawyer" in California Real Estate (Band 3) and as a "Recognized Practitioner" in Nationwide Leisure and Hospitality.
Education
- University of Southern California Law School, J.D., 1983
- Duke University, B.A., 1980
Representations
- Funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management L.P. in connection with an equity investment in the Atlantis Bahamas project and the acquisition of the various hotel properties including the Washington Hilton, the Marriott Philadelphia Downtown, the Fairmont San Francisco, the Mark Hopkins Hotel and the Kauai Lagoons mixed use project.
- Funds managed by Kohlberg Kravis & Roberts & Co. in connection with the acquisition and financing of the Warwick Philadelphia, the Radisson Blu Minneapolis and the Doubletree Houston Galleria.
- Chartres Lodging and its capital partners in connection with various hotel investments including the Novotel New York, the Waikiki Trade Center, the Hyatt Centric Honolulu, a portfolio of six Adams Mark hotels and the Doubletree Chicago Magnificent Mile
- Funds managed by Rockwood Capital in connection with the acquisition of various hotel properties including Hyatt Bethesda, a multi-property portfolio of Club Quarters hotels, the Mayflower Hotel in Washington DC, a US$500+ million portfolio of hotels and the Hilton Glendale
- Loews Hotels in connection with the acquisition of the Loews Regency San Francisco.
- Chartres Lodging and Elliott Capital Management in connection with the acquisition and recapitalization of the Dallas Sheraton.
- MSD Capital in connection with the acquisition of the Four Seasons Hualalai.
news
- Paul Hastings Ranked as Top Three Firm for New Rankings and Recognized for Numerous Practice Strength and Growth in Chambers USA 2021 - May 21st, 2021
- Paul Hastings Named ‘Real Estate Group of the Year’ by Law360 - December 23rd, 2020
- Paul Hastings Practices and Lawyers Score Top Rankings in Chambers USA 2020 - May 1st, 2020
- Paul Hastings Practices and Lawyers Score Top Rankings in Chambers USA 2019 - May 1st, 2019
- Paul Hastings Practices and Lawyers Score Top Rankings in Chambers USA 2018 - May 11th, 2018
- Paul Hastings Practices and Lawyers Score Top Rankings in Chambers USA 2017 - June 5th, 2017
- Paul Hastings Practices and Lawyers Score Top Rankings in Chambers USA 2016 - June 8th, 2016
- Paul Hastings Practices and Lawyers Score Top Rankings in Chambers USA 2015 - May 20th, 2015
- Paul Hastings Practices and Lawyers Score Top Rankings in Chambers USA 2014 - May 27th, 2014
- Paul Hastings Advises Ultima Hospitality on the Acquisition of Two Hotels Next to the San Francisco International Airport - November 7th, 2013
- Paul Hastings Employment Practice Honored with Chambers ''Award for Excellence'' and Firms Leading Practices and Lawyers Ranked in Chambers USA 2013 - May 27th, 2013
- Paul Hastings Excels in Chambers USA 2012 Guide - June 7th, 2012
- Paul Hastings Excels in Chambers USA 2011 Guide - June 10th, 2011
- Paul Hastings Garners Top Rankings in Chambers USA 2010 Guide - June 14th, 2010
- Paul Hastings Attorneys Recognized as Super Lawyers and Rising Stars in Northern California, Southern California, Georgia, Illinois, New York and Washington, D.C. - June 17th, 2008
- Paul Hastings Attorneys Recognized as Super Lawyers in Southern California, Connecticut, Georgia, New York, San Diego and Washington, D.C. - May 20th, 2007
Recognitions
- Paul Hastings Real Estate Practice Recognized by Chambers USA 2022 - June 1st, 2022
- Recognized by Chambers USA 2021 - May 21st, 2021
- Recognized as Law360 Practice Group of the Year in Real Estate - December 23rd, 2020
- Recognized by Chambers USA 2020 - May 1st, 2020
- Ranked by Chambers USA 2019 - April 26th, 2019
- Recognized by Chambers USA 2018 - May 15th, 2018
- Recognized by Chambers USA 2017 - June 5th, 2017
- Law360 2016 Practice Group of the Year - February 15th, 2017
- Recognized by Chambers USA 2016 - June 8th, 2016
- Legal Media Group - May 15th, 2010
Involvement
- Co-chair of the firm’s Hospitality and Leisure practice
- Original member of the firm’s Asia-Pacific practice